Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Upcoming classes at Lithonia library branches will teach participants the basics about starting for-profit and nonprofit endeavors.
Want to start a business or a nonprofit organization? Libraries in Lithonia are among the DeKalb branches that have free classes to give you the basics and a little more: > The DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL) is working with The Leadership Academy to will hold several classes on getting a business started. The series is called ""The Entrepreneur Endeavor" " and classes will be held at Stonecrest library in Lithonia, 3123 Klondike Rd. Scheduled classes are on the following Saturdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m.: April 27, May 25 and June 22. You must call or visit the branch to register: 770.482.3828. Learn more about "The Entrepreneur Endeavor" class topics here. > The "Starting a Nonprofit Organization: 7 things you should know" series …
Friday, July 6, 2012
Find something locally just for you or for the whole family this weekend.
When: Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Wade Walker Park, 5585 Rockbridge Rd. Why go: You've watched it go up. Now see what it looks like before its scheduled August opening. When: Saturday, July 7 Where: Hairston Crossing Library, 4911 Redan Road, 2-4 p.m. Why go: It's free and it's indoors. When: Saturday, July 7 Where: Redan-Trotti Library, 1569 Wellborn Rd., Lithonia, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Why go: You learn how to make felt, then design and make your own felt project. Please note: this activity is for ages 18 and up and is a Georgia Museum of Art outreach program. When: Saturday, July 7, 8-9:30am Where: Aztec Cycles, 901 Main Street in the city of Stone Mountain Why go: Exercise and quality time with the family rolled into one. Note: …
Monday, June 11, 2012
Check your local library for all kinds of kid-friendly, summer activities.
Find something for the kids to do this summer so you don't hear the dreaded words "I'm bored." DeKalb County Library branches in Stone Mountain-Redan offer lots of options: Babies: Preschool: School Age: June 13: Be Careful What You Wish For June 27: Dream, Dream July 25: Where the Wild Things Are Open to first 15 participants. Groups of five or more need to set up an appointment by calling the library: Tweens: Teens: Remaining movie dates and titles scheduled are: June 26: The Dark Knight. Rated PG-13. July 10: Men in Black. Rated PG-13. July 24: Spirited Away. Rated PG. June 12: Wake by Lisa McMann July 10: The Contender by Robert Lipsyte August 7: Tangerine by Edward Bloor Note: Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation…
Monday, May 7, 2012
The "Wizard of Oz" showing on Saturday, May 12 is among this week's library events at branches in Stone Mountain-Redan.
Check out what's on the schedule this week, May 7-12, at local libraries: Monday, May 7 Chess Club- Stone Mountain/Sue Kellogg Library, 952 Leon Street Stone Mountain, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (ages 6 and over) Tuesday, May 8 Knitting for Seniors- Redan-Trotti Library, 1569 Wellborn Road Lithonia, 10-11:30 a.m.(for older Americans, age 55 and older). Teen Book Club - Hairston Crossing, 4911 Redan Road Stone Mountain, 5-6 p.m. (ages 13-17). Book: Romiette and Julio by Sharon Draper Teen Anime Club - Redan-Trotti, 6-8 p.m. (ages 13-17). Saturday, May 12 Crafting Freedom with Hafeezah- Hairston Crossing, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (for all ages) "Wizard of Oz" - Hairston Crossing, 2-4 p.m. (for all family) Library phone numbers: Hairston Crossing: 404.508.7170…
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Taste of Park Springs, Jobs Bus at Redan-Trotti.
Welcome to another week! Here are five things going on: 1. The obvious: Tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 17. Here is a list of metro Atlanta post offices with late hours so you can file on time. 2. Job Searching on Wheels: The Jobs Bus (the Mobile Career Center) rolls into the Redan-Trotti Library parking lot on Thursday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features include 13 computer stations and high-speed satellite Internet connection. 3. Taste of Park Springs: Park Springs will host its second ‘Taste of Park Springs,' a free event on Wednesday, April 18 from 1-5 p.m. that includes cooking and decorating demontrations, as well as food and wine tastings. Please make a reservation by calling (678) 684-3300 or online at ParkSprings.com…
Sunday, April 1, 2012
It's Spring Break!
Welcome to another week! Here are five things you should know: 1. The obvious: It's Spring Break for DeKalb County school children. Whether you're traveling or enjoying a "staycation," have fun and stay safe. 2. Free Spring Break Activities: Check out the lineup of fun at Hairston Crossing Library this week. Also see what's going on this week at the Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg and Redan-Trotti branches. 3. Patch Readers Choice Poll: Coming up Monday, April 2, vote for best tax preparer in Stone Mountain. You'll have until 9 a.m. Friday, April 6 to vote, so please, spread the word! The winner gets a Patch certificate and bragging rights. 4.This week's weather: Looks gorgeous, with highs ranging from lower to upper 80s Monday through …
Monday, December 12, 2011
Local jobs on Patch, weather, library holiday story hour and more.
1. Today on Patch: 2. Holiday Story Hour: "Winter Tales" storytime at Redan-Trotti Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today for ages 5-12. Kids will hear holiday stories and then do a holiday craft. The library is at 1569 Wellborn Rd., Lithonia. 3.Friends of Stonecrest Library: The group meets tonight at the library, 3123 Klondike Rd. in Lithonia, from 6:30-8 p.m. 4.The weather: Clouds and a chance of morning rain, slight chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 47. Low of 39 tonight, mostly cloudy, 20 percent chance of rain. 5. Smoke Rise Elementary School Chorus: Directed by Arietha Lockhart, the Smoke Rise Elementary School Chorus will sing seasonal numbers tonight from 6-6:30 p.m. at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library, 5234 LaVista Rd., Tucker.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Chocolate, shopping and snow -- who could ask for more?
Venturing out this weekend? Here are some events going on in and around Stone Mountain: 1. What: Chocolate 101 When/where: Saturday, Dec. 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Redan-Trotti Library, 1569 Wellborn Road, Lithonia. Why go: One word - chocolate. Oh, yes, you can also learn simple ways of creating interesting gifts with chocolate. Cost: Free. Open to first 15 participants. Call or visit branch to register 770-482-3821. 2. What: White Elephant Gift Exchange with a Twist When/where: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2-4 p.m., Stonecrest Library, 3123 Klondike Road, Lithonia. Why go: Aimed at teens (13-17), this program is a way to pass along a gently-used book and have some fun while doing so. So bring that wrapped-up book and be prepared to play the White …
Monday, June 27, 2011
"Queen Glitter" will make an appearance at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg.
There are plenty of activities to keep the little ones engaged this week at libraries serving the Stone Mountain area, including morning and evening programs today, Monday June 27: Hairston Crossing: Monday, June 27, 10 am-10:45 am: For ages 3-5 years. Described as “storytime fun from around the world for the preschool set! “ The program includes songs and stories. Open to first 15 participants. Redan-Trotti: Monday, June, 27, 5-6 pm. Puppeteers Peter and Mary Ann Hart put on an international puppet show, which includes marionettes to muppet-style to an 18-foot parade dragon. The interactive show is for families, all ages welcome. Open to first 60 participants. Wednesday, June 29: Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg: Tuesday, June 28, 11-11:45 am…
Leslie Johnson
10:21 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Hi GA, there's some information here: http://patch.com/A-hqY4 I'll see what else I can find. more ›